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Lacey, Washington

Coordinates:47°1′35″N122°48′26″W/ 47.02639°N 122.80722°W/47.02639; -122.80722
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Lacey
City
St. Martin's University in Lacey
St. Martin's Universityin Lacey
Location within Thurston County in Washington
Location withinThurston CountyinWashington
Coordinates:47°1′35″N122°48′26″W/ 47.02639°N 122.80722°W/47.02639; -122.80722
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
IncorporatedDecember 5, 1966
Government
• TypeCouncil–manager[1]
•MayorAndy Ryder[2]
•Deputy mayorMalcolm Miller[3]
Area
[4]
•City17.66 sq mi (45.75 km2)
• Land17.20 sq mi (44.55 km2)
• Water0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2)
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Population
(2020)[5]
•City53,526
• Estimate
(2022)[6]
58,552
• RankUS: 669th
WA:23rd
• Density3,057.67/sq mi (1,180.57/km2)
•Metro
298,758 (US:172nd)
Time zoneUTC-8(Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-7(PDT)
ZIP code
98516
Area code360
FIPS code53-36745
GNISfeature ID1512362[7]
Websitecityoflacey.org

Laceyis a city inThurston County, Washington,United States. It is asuburbofOlympiawith a population of 53,526 at the2020 census,making it the24th most populous city in Washington.[5]Lacey is located alongInterstate 5between Olympia and theNisqually River,which marks the border withPierce CountyandJoint Base Lewis–McChord.

History[edit]

Lacey was originally called Woodland after settlers Isaac and Catherine Wood, who claimed land there in 1853.[8]By 1891, the railroad had come to the community of Woodland and the residents decided it was time to apply for a post office. The request was denied because there was already a town calledWoodlandon theColumbia River.The name Lacey was chosen for the new post office application, presumably after O. C. Lacey, a Justice of the Peace in Olympia.[9]The small settlements of Woodland and Chambers Prairie consolidated into Lacey in the 1950s. The city of Lacey was not officially incorporated until 1966.[10]At the time, the main industries were cattle, milk, forest products, and retail. Lacey became acommuter townforOlympia,Fort Lewis[11]and to some extent,Tacoma;in recent years, however, business developments, community groups, and population growth have led Lacey to develop into a city in its own right.

Geography[edit]

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 16.51 square miles (42.76 km2), of which, 16.06 square miles (41.60 km2) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) is water.[12]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19606,630—
19709,69646.2%
198013,94043.8%
199019,27938.3%
200031,22662.0%
201042,39335.8%
202053,52626.3%
2022 (est.)58,552[6]9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2020 Census[5]

2020 census[edit]

As of the2020 census,there were 53,526 people, 20,984 households in the city.

2010 census[edit]

As of the2010 census,there were 42,393 people, 16,949 households, and 10,869 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 2,639.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,019.2/km2). There were 18,493 housing units at an average density of 1,151.5 per square mile (444.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.2%White,5.4%African American,1.2%Native American,8.0%Asian,1.7%Pacific Islander,2.6% fromother races,and 7.0% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 9.2% of the population.

There were 16,949 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% weremarried couplesliving together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $46,848, and the median income for a family was $54,923. Males had a median income of $41,053 versus $32,497 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $20,224. About 7.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Neighborhoods[edit]

Mushroom Corneris located alongInterstate 5and is included in theTanglewilde-Thompson PlaceCensus-designated place(CDP) forCensuspurposes. The "corner" in Mushroom Corner is located at the intersection of Steilacoom Road SE and Marvin Road SE. The community takes its name from the localmushroomcrop; the Ostrom Mushroom Farm operated nearby.[14][15]

Economy[edit]

South Sound Centeris a shopping mall in Lacey.

Sustainability[edit]

Lacey was the twelfth city to be designated an official "Green Power Community" by theU.S. Environmental Protection Agencyfor its use ofrenewable energysources; 8.4% of its total energy use comes from green power sources.[16]It is working to meet itsAlternative EnergyInitiative, which includes using 100 percent green electrical energy in all of its municipal buildings, parks, utilities, and 3,000 streetlights and traffic signals; providing electric vehiclecharging stationsto visitors and employees at its city hall and library campus; and initiating conversion of its municipal fleet to energy efficient vehicles powered by electricity, hybrid technology, and 80/20 biofuel.[17]Lacey has received the "Tree City, USA" designation from theNational Arbor Day Foundationfor twenty six years.[18]

Education[edit]

In addition to being the home of many public and private schools, Lacey is also home toSaint Martin's University,Charter College.

The city is entirely within the boundaries ofNorth Thurston Public Schools,[19]the largest school district in Thurston County. Lacey is also home to various faith based schools, such as Holy Family School (Roman Catholic Preschool through 8th grade), Faith Lutheran School (Preschool through 8th Grade) and Foundation Campus, which includes Community Christian Academy (Pre-school to Middle School) andNorthwest Christian High School.Lacey is also the home ofPope John Paul II High School.

Public secondary schools[edit]

Main article:North Thurston Public Schools

Notable people[edit]

Sister city[edit]

Lacey has asister cityin Poland,Mińsk Mazowiecki.[30]

References[edit]

  1. ^"City Council".City of Lacey.RetrievedMarch 26,2022.
  2. ^"Andy Ryder, Mayor | Meet the Lacey City Council | City Council | City of Lacey, Washington, USA".Archived fromthe originalon September 20, 2020.RetrievedJune 28,2017.
  3. ^"City Council".City of Lacey.RetrievedMarch 26,2022.
  4. ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 24,2022.
  5. ^abc"Explore Census Data".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
  6. ^ab"City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022".United States Census Bureau. November 11, 2023.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
  7. ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.October 25, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  8. ^"Thurston County Sesquicentennial"ArchivedFebruary 13, 2002, atarchive.today— The Olympian
  9. ^"A Rich History | Living in Lacey | City of Lacey, Washington, USA".
  10. ^"Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide"(PDF).Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 42.RetrievedMarch 28,2018.
  11. ^"Joint Base Lewis McChord Growth Coordination - JBLM.growth".Archived fromthe originalon April 13, 2011.RetrievedMarch 20,2011.
  12. ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon July 2, 2012.RetrievedDecember 19,2012.
  13. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2016.
  14. ^Boone, Rolf (July 21, 2023)."Development plans emerge for former Ostrom's mushroom farm, Pacific Ave. apartments".The Olympian.
  15. ^"Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide"(PDF).Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 56.RetrievedMarch 28,2018.
  16. ^"United States Environmental Protection Agency".October 8, 2015.RetrievedAugust 7,2023.
  17. ^"Lacey Alternative Energy Fair Named Top Event by Washington Recreation and Park Association"— Lacey Online - Press Releases
  18. ^"City of Lacey Marks 26 Years as a Tree City USA"ArchivedSeptember 29, 2021, at theWayback Machine— Lacey Online - Press Releases
  19. ^2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Thurston County, WA(PDF)(Map). United States Census Bureau.Archived(PDF)from the original on October 9, 2022.RetrievedMarch 13,2024.-Text list
  20. ^"Construction & Design - Salish Middle School".Archived fromthe originalon April 6, 2017.RetrievedAugust 7,2023.
  21. ^Rosenzweig, David (January 24, 2001). "White supremacist agrees to plead guilty in rampage".The Seattle Times.p. A13.
  22. ^Milles, Todd (December 5, 2016)."Dutra in charge of keeping Sounders goalkeepers in top form".The News Tribune.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  23. ^Orenstein, Walker (December 29, 2016)."After internship that lasted 50 years, retiring Karen Fraser leaves long legacy of service".The Olympian.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  24. ^abSmith, Lauren (January 28, 2019)."Northwest Nuggets through the years: Who are the top football recruits from the region since 1988?".The News Tribune.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  25. ^Liebsekind, Josh (April 17, 2015)."Kasey Keller headlines WIAA Hall of Fame class".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  26. ^Buhain, Venice (June 23, 2010)."Lacey woman at White House".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  27. ^Rousso, Nick (October 25, 2022)."Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announces his resignation on September 12, 2017".HistoryLink.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  28. ^Perry, Nick; Armstrong, Ken (January 27, 2008)."Convicted of assault and accused of rape, star player received raft of second chances".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  29. ^Fentress, Aaron (July 10, 2010)."Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart finds his footing on and off the field".The Oregonian.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  30. ^Minutes of a regular meeting of the Lacey City Council held Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Lacey Council ChambersArchivedJanuary 15, 2016, at theWayback Machine— Retrieved October 24, 2009.

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